Front Fender: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the wheel opening splash shield. (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD - REMOVAL) .
Remove the grille. (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE - REMOVAL) .
Raise and support vehicle.

Release the inner support clips from within the fascia between the lights. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Fascia Inner Support

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1 - INNER SUPPORT CLIP

2 - SIDE REPEATER CONNECTOR (IF EQUIPPED)

3 - FASCIA ASSEMBLY

4 - FOG LAMP

Release the support tabs beneath the headlamps and position the fascia assembly aside to access the fender support bracket bolts. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Front Fascia

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1 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

2 - PUSH PINS

3 - FRONT FASCIA ASSEMBLY

4 - LOWER SCREWS

5 - PLASTIC RIVETS (2)

6 - INNER SUPPORT CLIPS

7 - SUPPORT TABS

Remove the front wheel opening flare moldings. (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT WHEEL OPENING FLARE MOLDINGS - REMOVAL) .
Remove the fender support bracket bolts. See Fig 3.
Remove the bolts and remove the fender. See Fig 4.
Remove the antenna body, if equipped. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/ANTENNA BODY & CABLE - REMOVAL) .

Fig 3: Fender Support Bracket

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1 - FENDER BOLTS (2)

2 - FENDER

3 - FENDER SUPPORT BRACKET

4 - SUPPORT BRACKET BOLTS (2)

5 - U-NUTS (2)

Fig 4: Front Fender

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1 - HYDRAFORM

2 - U-NUTS

3 - BOLTS (3)

4 - FENDER

5 - BOLTS (2)

6 - BOLTS (2)